Hill of Beath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hill of Beath
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 Keirs Park, home of Hill of Beath Hawthorn |
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 Hill of Beath
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| OS grid reference | NT160916 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COWDENBEATH |
| Postcode district | KY4 |
| Dialling code | 01383 |
| Police | Fife |
| Fire | Fife |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Hill of Beath is a small village and a hill in Fife, Scotland. It's located right next to Dunfermline and is connected to Cowdenbeath.
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Discovering Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath is a village with a rich past. It's known for its history, especially its connection to mining. It's also famous for being the home of some well-known Scottish footballers!
A Glimpse into History
Long ago, on June 16, 1670, Hill of Beath was the site of an important meeting. This gathering was for a group called the Covenanters. They were people who wanted to protect their religious beliefs. Preachers John Blackadder and John Dickson led the meeting. Many people came from far away to attend. At this time, the Covenanters faced challenges to their faith. They even brought swords and pistols to protect themselves.
The Mining Village
The village of Hill of Beath was built by the Fife Coal Company. This company owned the coal mines in the area. They rented out cottages to the miners who worked for them. In 1896, about 1,300 people lived in the village.
Mining was a dangerous job. Sadly, there were often accidents, and sometimes these were fatal. For example, in February 1901, an underground fire tragically killed seven men.
Famous Faces from Hill of Beath
Hill of Beath is proud to be the birthplace or home of several famous football players and managers:
- Jim Baxter, a legendary player for Rangers F.C., was born here.
- Willie Cunningham, a former captain of the Scotland national team, also came from Hill of Beath.
- Scott Brown, a former captain of Celtic F.C., grew up in the village.
- Football managers Dick Campbell and Ian Campbell were also raised here.
Life in the Village Today
Today, Hill of Beath has a primary school where children learn. It also has a community centre. This centre is a place where people can gather for activities and events.
Images for kids
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Statue of Jim Baxter
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A mix of homes, looking towards Hill o' Beath
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Hawthorn Crescent, with the 'Hill' of Beath in the background
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Hill of Beath from a road near Cuttlehill farm. The A92 road is in the front.
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Woods planted on a restored mining site.
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The B981 road towards Cowdenbeath, with Hill of Beath ahead.
